The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania is 839 kilometers (521 miles / 453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Tanzania. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 07:25 in Dar es Salaam, it's 07:25 in Sumbawanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,738 feet between the two airports. Sumbawanga Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sumbawanga (SUT) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.